Andrew Dorrell wrote:
>
> Anybody got any suggestions other than fluff? Are there any other
> possible explanations?... tape needs retentioning etc?
Retensioning is always a thing worth trying.
>
> I'm confused - do I return the machine and say the drive is stuffed?
> How could I determine this without pulling the machine appart?
If it is stuffed with three "new" tapes, then it is stuffed.
I have tapes created by Stac Replica that make every tape drive barf.
You must test with multiple, new tapes that have not been used before.
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